Careers at ebm‑papst

Applications Engineer

Department: Applications Engineering
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for providing technical application assistance and clarification for customers, Sales and Customer Relations personnel. Primary tasks include:

• Product selection for customer applications
• Project management for product modifications or new assemblies
• Testing and trouble shooting customer applications

The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following:

• Serve as the primary technical communication link with customers to ensure customer needs are met.
• Review customer specifications to assist the customer and Customer Relations in defining the proper air-moving device for specific applications.
• Provide application assistance to Sales personnel and customers.
• Provide technical clarification of communications and documentation for or to our factories and regional sales offices, distributors, Customer Relations and customers.

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Business Development Manager - Home Comfort

Department: Strategic Business Field – Home Comfort
Location: Farmington, CT

We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to lead the expansion of our Home Comfort business across the Americas. This role is pivotal in driving strategic growth, building customer relationships, and shaping our market presence in residential heating, cooling, and energy recovery systems. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with market insight, excellent communication skills, strategic thinking and a passion for innovation.

• Strategic Market Development: Identify and develop new business opportunities in the Home Comfort HVACR sector and build up a strategic plan for growth.
• Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including OEMs, distributors, and strategic partners. Act as the voice of the customer internally to guide product development.
• Go-to-Market Execution: Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, and Application Engineering to define and execute go-to-market strategies tailored to the Americas.
• Sales Enablement: Drive revenue growth by supporting the sales team with technical insights, market intelligence, and customer-specific strategies.

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CNC Lathe Operator

Department: Production
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for setting up and operating CNC machines to machine metal, cast aluminum, or plastics parts as needed.

• Scan manufacturing orders for labor and machine time reporting.
• Follow oral and written instructions while using close vision to read and interpret CAD drawings and manufacturing orders. Locate suitable CNC Code (or “program”) and transfer from the storage location to CNC machine and modify program as needed to meet final machining conditions and inspection tolerances.
• Prepare and pre-set all tools needed for machining operations from machine set-up sheets. Assemble cutting tools into tool holders and position tool holders into the machine tool changer.
• Perform first piece measurements and periodic quality checks as prescribed by the process documentation. Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, look for ways to improve and promote quality, and offer ideas to improve machine performance.

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Customer Relations Representative

Department: Customer Relations
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for communicating with customers regarding the companies’ products and services.

• Enter, maintain, and review sales orders as received from OEM customers and authorized distributors. Verify price and delivery and maintain files for orders.
• Communicate with customers on new and existing orders and any special requests. Answer inquiries on deliveries, lead times, pricing (at assigned level), and order status.
• Back-up for team members who are out of the office or unavailable.
• Review Open Order Report on a weekly basis. Monitor open order status to make sure customers are ordering within lead times and we are shipping as promised.
• Process sample requests for customers.
• Cooperate with engineering and planning on customer’s projects.

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Design Engineer

Department: Design Engineering
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for designing and developing innovative products, ensuring they meet functional requirements and adhere to industry standards. The Design Engineer will use CAD software to create detailed designs, conduct feasibility studies, perform simulations and tests, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to life. Additionally, the role involves optimizing existing designs, maintaining technical documentation, and supporting prototype development and testing.

• Organize and lead Design Review meetings. Record action items, assign tasks, track workflow, and close tasks upon completion.
• Input data into the MRP system to develop Bill of Materials (BOM) product structure.
• Design prototypes using knowledge of manufacturing capabilities. Model prototypes in 3D using Creo. Identify critical tooling requirements and assist in the assembly of prototypes.
• Design components with consideration of appropriate manufacturing tolerances. Coordinate special order component requirements with the Sourcing Department.

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Director of Manufacturing

Department: Production Management
Location: Farmington, CT

The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Facilities Maintenance, and not limited to. This role ensures efficient manufacturing systems, optimal resource utilization, and a culture of continuous improvement. The Director will drive alignment of manufacturing operations with business objectives while fostering a safe, collaborative, and high-performance work environment.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all manufacturing activities across the facility.
• Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing teams in accordance with organizational values and applicable laws.
• Establish, implement, and refine manufacturing processes, including machine utilization, tooling, fixtures, sequencing, and workflows.
• Direct the development of operational goals and standards, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of production equipment and facilities.

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Quality / Supplier Development Engineer

Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for ebm‑papst’s supplier development program. Specifically focused on supplier management that includes supplier approval, corrective actions, part approvals and auditing.

• Conduct supplier audits for new suppliers and the existing supplier base.
• Collaborate with the purchasing department in selecting, onboarding and developing new suppliers.
• Monitor supplier’s performance to evaluate quality and on time delivery.
• Develop, assign and monitor Key Process Indicators (KPIs) related to delivery performance, quality and capacity.
• Develop and coordinate supplier development programs for improvement and cost reductions.

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Senior Director - Supply Chain & Materials

Location: Farmington, CT

The Senior Director – Materials will lead the strategic direction and operational execution of all materials management functions, including procurement, inventory control, supplier performance, and logistics. This role is critical to ensuring supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with ebm‑papst’s sustainability and innovation goals.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive materials strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Oversee sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Manage inventory levels to balance cost and availability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing materials team.

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Strategic Inside Sales Representative

Department: Sales
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for communicating with strategic customers regarding the companies’ products and services.

• Enter, maintain, and review sales orders and forecast reports as received from OEM customers. Verify price and delivery and maintain files for orders.
• Communicate with customers on new and existing orders and any special requests. Answer inquiries on deliveries, lead times, pricing (at assigned level), and order status.
• Provides daily and project support to Strategic Account Managers. Back-up for team members who are out of the office or unavailable.
• Builds and maintain business relationship with SAM and client by providing prompt and accurate service so as to promote customer loyalty.
• Review Open Order Report as needed. Monitor open order status to make sure customers are ordering within lead times and we are shipping as promised.

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Technical Project Manager

Location: Farmington, CT

At ebm‑papst Inc., a leader in innovative fans, motors, and engineering solutions, we are looking for a proactive technical project manager to oversee the technical dimensions of our projects as an R&D Product Owner. This pivotal role involves managing engineering challenges and solutions across projects, ensuring alignment with our high standards and customer expectations. Additionally, this position requires effective cross-department communication of KPIs and progress to general project managers, integrating technical insights with broader project goals.

• Technical Oversight: Lead all technical aspects of projects from initiation to execution, ensuring they meet specifications, standards, and customer requirements. Understand stakeholder needs by taking in a market requirement specification / product vision and outputting a product requirement specification, work breakdown structure, and detailed project plan to be managed and followed throughout project duration.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate closely with multiple project teams, engineering departments, and stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved. Manage resources and timelines to meet project goals until product release.
• Communication and Reporting: Regularly report on project technical progress, challenges, and outcomes to general project managers. Prepare detailed reports and presentations that communicate technical achievements in the context of project objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies collaboratively with the project team. Ensure any changes to project scope, schedule, and costs are documented and communicated to the general project manager.

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Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance 2nd Shift
Location: Telford, TN

This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment, primarily the customized assembly machines for Motor Production Lines.

• Receive verbal instructions from the supervisor and carry out tasks with minimal oversight.
• Perform basic to advanced machine repair and maintenance.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.

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Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Department: Maintenance 3rd Shift
Location: Telford, TN

This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment, primarily the customized assembly machines for Motor Production Lines.

• Receive verbal instructions from the supervisor and carry out tasks with minimal oversight.
• Perform basic to advanced machine repair and maintenance.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Fabricates custom repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

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Manufacturing Engineer

Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Location: Telford, TN

This position is responsible for review of existing manufacturing processes and development of new manufacturing processes to support our production lines and ensure our ability to meet current manufacturing schedules and future growth targets.

• Develop and improve new and existing production processes and methods for increasing output and efficiency, as well as reducing costs and preventing defects. Work to increase process stability to meet customer demand with minimum amount of resources.
• Lend technical expertise to the Sourcing Group for the review and selection of new suppliers for the localized production of any new component parts required when a production line is transferred. This includes:
  • Identification of new potential suppliers
  • Review of supplier capabilities
  • Review of part requirements like tolerances and quality requirements
  • Technical review of initial offers (primarily tooling concepts and designs)
• Develop process time standards, process flow, and layout for all new or transferred production lines
• Assist Production Supervisors in solving technical, tooling, quality, process, and maintenance problems affecting the daily operations in manufacturing.

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